Using Battery Power

The Eee PC is designed to work with a removable battery pack.The battery pack consists of a set of battery cells housed together. A fully charged pack will provide several hours of battery life. Additional battery packs are optional and can be purchased separately through an Eee PC retailer. Remember to fully charge the battery before first use and whenever it is depleted to prolong battery life.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

Your Eee PC may not have its battery pack installed. If not, use the following procedures to install the battery pack.

Never attempt to remove the battery pack while the Eee PC is turned ON, as this may result in the loss of working data.

To install the battery pack:

To remove the battery pack:

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Only use battery packs and power adapters supplied with this Eee PC or specifically approved by the manufacturer or retailer for use with this model or else damage may occur to the Eee PC.

For safety reasons, DO NOT throw the battery in fire, DO NOT short circuit the contacts, and DO NOT disassemble the battery. If there is any abnormal operation or damage to the battery pack caused by impact, turn OFF the Eee PC and contact an authorized service center.

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